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Oswego Daily News

There Are Plenty of Opportunities for Volunteers to Get Involved

Task force chairman Roy Reehil of Constantia, said there are several opportunities for volunteers to join a task force team and share their time and expertise toward improving the quality of life in their community. Those interested should email Reehil at [email protected] or call him at 315-675-9704.

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County Legislator Roy Reehil, right, chairman of the Oswego County Community Health and Poverty Reduction Task Force, and consultant Robert Krupicka addressed a standing-room-only crowd of more than 200 citizens Dec. 8 in Mexico, when the task force released an ambitious plan to improve economic conditions in the county. Reehil noted that Oswego County is resilient and that by working together everyone can make a difference in improving poverty and the quality of life in the county. (Photo courtesy Cre8 Studios.)
Oswego Daily News

Task Force Announces Ambitious Poverty Reduction Action Plan for Oswego County

Development of a comprehensive economic development plan is one of the first steps that an anti-poverty task force will take in an ambitious plan to reduce poverty and unemployment in Oswego County. The recommendation was one of many goals outlined in a consultant’s report to the Oswego County Community Health and Poverty Reduction Task Force earlier this month at CiTi, the Center for Instruction, Technology and Innovation in Mexico.

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Fulton Daily News

Winners of 2015 Parade of Trees at Fulton Pratt House Listed

The John Wells Pratt House Museum of Fulton has held the annual Parade of Trees for roughly 35 years. Developed as a way for the residents of the city of Fulton and local businesses and organizations to come together during the holiday season, the event has only grown with each passing year. Today, the event is open to any school, non-profit organization or business that is interested in entering a decorated tree for the contest. Any person or group interested may enter a decorated Christmas tree in any of the four categories including adult, youth, child or business. The following presents the first, second and third places winners for each category.

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A male cardinal braves the snow. Warmer weather will return for the holidays.
Oswego Daily News

A Nice Fall Gives Way To Mild Start of Winter

Old Man Winter returns at 11:38 p.m. on Monday – the first day (22 minutes, actually) of the winter season. Or is it? Temperatures Monday are expected to be near 45 and Tuesday’s high about 50 with showers both days. Wednesday’s outlook is breezy with more showers and a high of 55. On Christmas Eve, it’ll seem more like spring with rain and highs flirting with 60!

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Oswego Daily News

Cathcart Pleads Not Guilty to Manslaughter Charge

The Phoenix teen arrested and accused of committing a fatal stabbing at a party in Hannibal in October pleaded not guilty to manslaughter and assault charges at Oswego County Court on Dec 15. Markee L. Cathcart, 19, allegedly stabbed Sean D. Leonard, 23, at a party outside a residence at 99 Kellogg Road in Hannibal in the early morning hours of Saturday, October 24.

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Oswego Daily News

Salvation Army will have 24-Hour Bell Ringing Marathon

The Salvation Army Worship and Community Centers in Oswego County and Watertown are concerned about this potential heavy snowfall since this weekend is traditionally the largest Red Kettle collection weekend. Oswego County Salvation Army is holding an on-line fund raising event through social media. The Watertown Salvation Army is undertaking a 24-hour marathon bell ringing event at the Walmart on Arsenal Street in Watertown.

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Oswego Daily News

Annual Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival Welcomes 900 Students

West Chester University will host 900 students and faculty from colleges and universities in New York (including SUNY Oswego), Pennsylvania, and Maryland at the Region Two festival of the 48th annual Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival on January 12–16. This is the second of eight consecutive weekly celebrations of excellence and achievement of theater in higher education.

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